It is an ancient city rich in history with the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Thailand. The province's slogan "sweet pomelo, white rice, nice daughters and tasty Khao Lam (rice mixed with coconut milk cooked in bamboo trunk)" induces many young men to make at least one visit. A city rich with meaning to all Buddhists. As it was here Buddhism was first introduced to the country now known as Thailand.Nakhon Pathom occupies an area of 2,168 sequare kilometers and administratively divided into six Amphoe and one King Amphoe: Muang, Bang Len, Don Tum, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Chaisi, Sam Phran and King Amphoe Phuthamonthon.